Washington Redskins defensive coordinator Jim Haslett is optimistic that the team's defense will improve this year. "I like our guys. I really do," Haslett said. "We've got a good group. We've got some versatility to do different things." Haslett believes improvement on the part of the team's young secondary will help the unit as a whole. "You've got to have some guys grow up," he said. "It's a maturation process. We expect all of those guys to get better and better."

Washington Redskins defensive coordinator Jim Haslett likes what he sees from his defense this season. The past four years, Haslett's job was made tougher as head coach Mike Shanahan continually tinkered with the defense, according to people within the organization. Now, the club has committed $26 million in guaranteed money to retain LB Brian Orakpo and DT Chris Baker. Haslett is optimistic that the team will generate more of a pass rush, and he's also excited about improvement in the secondary.

Washington Redskins head coach Jay Gruden said defensive coordinator Jim Haslett will remain in his current job. Gruden also said Haslett could receive a contract extension since he only has one year left on his contract.

Washington Redskins defensive coordinator Jim Haslett is likely to be back on head coach Jay Gruden's new coaching staff in 2014, according to beat writer Brian McNally. Tight ends coach Sean McVay is also expected to be retained. Both coaches remain under contract.